Environmental Scientist

We are currently seeking to recruit an Environmental Scientist to join us here at Aqua Consultants. This would be a full-time, permanent position.What we do:Aqua Consultants are a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing a wide range of Asset Management, Engineering and Commercial services to our clients across the water, energy and environment sectors, across the UK.Who we are:Aqua is established on a solid foundation of diversity – diversity of skills, cultures, personalities, perspectives and experiences. It is this diversity that unifies our team and enables us to offer holistic and innovative solutions to our clients most pressing needs.The ‘Aqua’ culture is a set of values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours that creates a family-like environment within our workplace, something we call the ‘Aqua Family.’We are an ambitious team who live our values of Growth, Accountability, Integrity Innovation, Empathy and Fun.Our Vision – Growth through SHARED CAPABILITYOur Mission – Growing sustainable value for future generationsAqua is also part of the Adler and Allan Group, allowing us to utilise and share capability amongst over 1000 employees within the UK.What we would like to offer you:Competitive salary + discretionary bonus24 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leavePension scheme (6% employer, 4% employee)Company mobile phone and laptop providedTraining and career progression opportunitiesProfessional Membership fees paidLife Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salaryElectric Car SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)Refer a friend schemeROLE DESCRIPTIONThe role provides a unique opportunity within a new and growing Environment Team at Aqua Consultants as we look to deliver a range of deliverables outright and supporting Aqua’s other Directorates.As this is an emerging team it will suit and require a self-starter environmentalist who is willing to work in multidisciplinary settings and can display an adaptability, problem-solving and growth mindset. The individual will contribute ideas and their specialist environmental skills, knowledge and experience to improve the functioning of the team, services therefore contributing to our three-year business strategy – Mission25.The role therefore offers the chance for real autonomy, challenge and fulfilment by simultaneously shaping their own career whilst contributing meaningful change at an organisational level.Location(s):We operate a hybrid working model, the role can be based at any of our offices (Leeds, Birmingham, Bradford, Exeter) combined with working from client locations and home. You may be required to travel to client offices 2-3 days a week.Sector: Predominantly working within the Water industry but may cover wider utilities and infrastructure.Skills and experience:Essential –2+ years of experience of water-environmental management in the water or other asset owning sectors.A water-environmental related degree (undergraduate and or postgraduate)Working knowledge and evidenced application in at least one of the following discipline and deliverable areas: environmental regulation, environmental assessments, environmental compliance of engineering and infrastructure design and delivery schemes, biodiversity net gain, natural capital accounting, nature-based solutions, blue-green infrastructure, catchment management, natural flood management, carbon accounting.An understanding of interacting disciplines such as Asset Management, Engineering, Commercial and Strategic Advisory and some experience of working within a multidisciplinary teamProficient with geospatial mapping (qGIS, ArcGIS etc)Computer literate with Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint.Experience of communication, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skillsExperience delivering in a client-facing capacity.Experience of working with environmental and economic regulators (EA, NE, Ofwat).Experience of creativity, problem solving and working with ambiguity.Experience of the ability to organise, manage and prioritise work with or without supervision, in order to meet tight deadlines and deliver well-planned work schedules in a fast-paced (consultancy or equivalent) environment.An appropriate level membership of a professional organisation such as CIWEM or IEMAActively working towards Chartership level (CEnv and/or C.WEM)Hold a full UK driving licence.Desirable –Experience of working within other regulated or non-regulated built and natural asset management organisations (renewables and energy, highways, rail etc).Demonstrable experience producing content, thought leadership or leadership and management experience to relevant outlets or groups (e.g professional organisation committees, special interest groups, community groups journals, magazines etc).Technical proficiency in a relevant water-environment-sustainability method/tool/technique/assessment.Application and interest in overlapping opportunity areas of Environmental Sustainability and Data & Digital Transformation.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES*Please note this is not an exhaustive list but gives a flavour of the work to be undertaken*This is a consultant level role and it is likely the post holder will be seconded into one of Aqua’s clients on a part time or full time basis on an occasional or permanent basis.Key responsibilities include;Complete qualitative and quantitative environmental tasks and activities as directed by senior individual(s) to time, cost and qualityContribute to the production of environmental deliverables issued to clients to time, cost and quality.Liaise with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required.Develop and maintain strong client relationships.Contribute to the development of the environmental services, offerings and team development.Contribute to and centralise within our SharePoint systems, environmental information and data.Attend and contribute to internal company and external client meetings.Contribute to business development activities including but not limited to: bids, proposals, tenders, marketing and publicity content.Supervising work/deliverables and mentoring of junior colleagues as and when required.Represent the business according to the Aqua Values when attending conferences, networking, training and other events.Understand how your role directly contributes to Aqua’s 3 Year Strategy –Mission25Work and act in a way that aligns to the Aqua Consultants Behaviours ModelWhy Aqua Consultants?We are a fast growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job – Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You’ll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career.If you feel you have the skills, personality, and experience, please apply today!